With more than 51 million followers on TikTok, Addison Rae, whose real name is Addison Easterling, is no stranger to the limelight. Unfortunately, however, fame comes with scrutiny, and this is something the 19-year-old is still getting used to.
“This is something I am still discovering for myself, as it is much more difficult than I thought it would be,” the TikTok star told Us Weekly. “It can be really difficult when people say things that you already have insecurities about, but I’m working to realize that my worth doesn’t come from other people’s words.”
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Easterling often uses their social media platforms to speak out against their trolls and shamers. In April, for example, she used Twitter to applaud people who “spoke negatively about [her] body and weight, “emphasizing that those comments are” hurtful. “
It definitely hurts to see people in my fyp calling me “a whale” and saying “she is fat now” and I just want to encourage everyone who hears these things about themselves to love themselves. If you are healthy and happy, DO NOT listen to these hurtful comments. you are perfect.
– addison rae (@whoisaddison) April 22, 2020
“It definitely hurts to see people in my fyp who call me ‘a whale’ and say ‘now she’s fat’ and I just want to encourage everyone who hears these things about themselves to love themselves!” she said. “If you are healthy and happy, DO NOT listen to these hurtful comments. You are perfect.”
In his recent interview with Us Weekly, Easterling noted that he “learned a lot” from rising to fame on TikTok.
“I think the most important thing is that I have learned that I am more sensitive but stronger than I thought,” he said.
Easterling has recently spent some time with Kourtney Kardashian and her children Mason, Penelope and Reign. The TikTok star says he learned a lot from the founder of Poosh, the most important thing to stay humble.
“The advice I have received from spending time with people who have spent time in the spotlight is always to be humble and grateful for all you give me because I am in a really fortunate position,” he said. “I am truly grateful for the platform my followers have given me.”
Check out Easterling’s full interview on the Us Weekly website.
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